Tequila!: A Natural and Cultural History

by Ana G. Valenzuela-Zapata and Gary Paul Nabhan

Book Overview

The array of bottles is impressive, their contents finely tuned to varied tastes. But they all share the same roots in Mesoamerica's natural bounty and human culture.

The drink is tequila--more properly, mescal de tequila, the first mescal to be codified and recognized by its geographic origin and the only one known internationally by that name. In Tequila A Natural and Cultural History, Ana G. Valenzuela-Zapata,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0816519382
• ISBN13: 9780816519385
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: University of Arizona Press
• Length: 113 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Tequila a mexican treasure

If you ever wonder how tequila is made, find out what an amazing process it is. Buy this book. Full of incredible rich photographs, that depict the everyday beauty of Mexico.

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The big picture

This book gave me a overview of tequila that included the agricultural considerations, cultural heritage, and history of mescal de tequila, not just a guide to making margaritas. It is well written with enough detail to satisfy the curious, yet straightforward enough to allow for the average reader. Exceptionally informative book!